Touchy Subjects Podcast

Shawn and Amanda
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Bringing up domestic violence and sexual assault in conversation usually leads to awkward silence – but not here. Hosts Shawn and Amanda are on a mission to spark dialogue and change culture. Each episode will explore topics that affect violence, gender roles, and social norms in America. 

  1. APR 10

    Using Media to Create Social Change ft Laura Swanson

    Send us Fan Mail We are surrounded by and consume media all the time. That means media is an excellent tool to help us create the change we want to see in the world. Join us this week as we sit down with our friend Laura Swanson to discuss how to do just that!  For more information about Lauran and the Midwest Broken Mirror Project, head to www.creativeembersnonprofit.org! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    1h 6m

  2. MAR 13

    Disclosing Sexual Assault ft Hazel Katherine Larkin

    Send us Fan Mail When we discuss disclosing sexual assault, we often focus on what someone may say to tip you off but we often overlook what someone may do that can also clue you in, especially in kids! That is what we discuss this week with our guest Hazel Katherine Larkin!  To learn more about Hazel, you can find her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/halarkin, Bluesky at @hazelklarkin.bsky.social, and on her website at www.traumarecovery.ie!  Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    1h 5m

  3. 12/19/2025

    Let's Talk Hazbin Hotel Season 2

    Send us Fan Mail One of our favorite shows, Hazbin Hotel, just wrapped it's second season so join us as we discuss the season, it's themes, and what lessons it can teach us!  Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    42 min

  4. 12/05/2025

    Media Coverage of Domestic and Sexual Violence ft Natasha Senjanovic

    Send us Fan Mail Media coverage of domestic and sexual violence isn't always done the best. But what if it could be improved? How would this change how society views domestic and sexual violence? These are the questions we answer this week with our special guest Natasha Senjanovic! To learn more about Natasha, you can find her on Instagram at @natashama and on LinkedIn at Natasha Senjanovic.  Her podcast, Women Like Sex, can be found on Instagram at @Womenlikesex, on BlueSky at @Womenlikesex, or check out her website at Womenlikesex.com!  Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    1h 17m

  5. 11/14/2025

    Conflict and Safety ft Aubrey Aust

    Send us Fan Mail In our lives we will eventually have to deal with conflicts. How do we handle that conflict? How do we maintain relationships when that conflict is with people we care about? How do we return back to safety after conflict? These are all questions we answer this week as we are joined again by our friend Aubrey Aust!  To learn more about Aubrey, check out her website aubreyaust.com or find her on Instagram at @aubrey__aust!  Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    52 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    Ethical True Crime ft Ashley, F**k That Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail True Crime is an incredibly popular genre, but often the stories that are being told are not done in a way that is respectful to the victims and their families. How can true crime be not only told in an ethical way, but also become a tool for gaining empathy? These are questions we answer today with our special guest, Ashley of the F**k That Podcast!  For more about Ashley and the F**k That Podcast head to fthatpod.com or find her on Instagram at @fthat_pod or on Tik Tok at @fthatpod. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    41 min

  7. 10/17/2025

    Women and Singlehood ft Fanny Tristan

    Send us Fan Mail Societal norms for women often push them to believing their life's goal is to get married and have kids. While that may be the goal for some women, that isn't the goal for all. So how did we get here? How are women taught to put nurturing and caring for others before themselves? How can we help women see they have more than one option? These are the questions we discuss today with our special guest Fanny Tristan!  For more about Fanny and Her Soul Supply check out hersoulsupply.com. You can also find her on Instagram at @hersoulsupply and TikTok at @Hersoulsupply. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    44 min

  8. 10/03/2025

    Building Healthy Communication Ft Raffi Bilek

    Send us Fan Mail We always "communication is key" in relationships, but how do we know if our communication is healthy? How we do improve our communication skills and how do we know if communication is going well? Well we cover all of that and more this week with our special guest Raffi Bilek!  For more about Raffi check out thecommunicationbook.com. To follow Raffi's find him on Instagram at @the.marriage.mentor!  To purchase Raffi's book, The Couples Communication Handbook, head to Amazon HERE! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org. Music credits:  Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.  http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

    46 min
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Bringing up domestic violence and sexual assault in conversation usually leads to awkward silence – but not here. Hosts Shawn and Amanda are on a mission to spark dialogue and change culture. Each episode will explore topics that affect violence, gender roles, and social norms in America. 

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  • Creator
    Shawn and Amanda
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Touchy Subjects Podcast
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